Use the centralized installation manager (CIM) to shorten the number of steps that are required to create and manage environments that contain previous versions of WebSphere Application Server. As an administrator, you can remotely install or uninstall product components and apply maintenance from the administrative console.
You must first install the CIM repository on the deployment manager, and add one or more product components to the repository using the IBM® WebSphere® Installation Factory. For more information on installing the CIM and creating the repository, read Installing packages using the centralized installation manager (CIM) for previous versions.
Function | CIM Version 6.x and 7.x | CIM Version 8.0 |
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Scope | Install, update, uninstall Version 7.x. Update Version 6.x | Install, update, uninstall Version 8.0 and all Installation Manager installable products: WebSphere Application Server, IHS Plugin, and DMZ. |
Installation software used | ISMP and Update Installer | Installation Manager |
Repository | Maintains a private repository on the Deployment Manager | Maintains an installation kit directory. Uses Installation Manager repository |
Administrative console | Accessible from the Deployment Manager | Accessible from the Job Manager. Job Manager is also available on the Deployment Manager |
Command line | CIM AdminTask commands | Use Job Manager's submitJob command |
The CIM does not replace the standard installer and the Update Installer for WebSphere Software used to install and update the WebSphere Application Server product. Rather, the CIM pushes the product binary files or maintenance to the remote targets and invokes the standard installer or update installer tool to perform the installation or update on the targets.
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